JOB ALERT: Somali-Language Line Specialist

Posted on by DeniseMpls

Resources for Child Caring (RCC), is an organization whose mission is to raise the standard of care for children.  We are searching for an English/Somali bilingual person to serve as a language link between ELL families, child care providers, community programs, organizations, parents and the Minnesota Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies child care resource and referral programs and services.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to the needs of callers with effective interpretation of services and programs offered by CCR&R programs.
  • Link services and resources of CCR&R agencies to providers and families of the Somali community, including parents interested in referrals, child care providers, and those creating family or center-based care.
  • Track data on and evaluate the effectiveness of language access services.
  • Publicize the availability of CCR&R language-specific services to the community.

Qualifications:

  • Minimally two years direct experience working with members of the Somali communities in a direct service role, OR one year of training in the areas of child development, early childhood family education, family support or human services or 2 years working in a related field.
  • Strong verbal and written communication fluency in Somali and English.
  • Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
  • Computer knowledge and experience, specifically using a database.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing direct services to individuals in their native language.
  • Ability to articulate complex information clearly and comfortably in both Somali and English.

Position Details:

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  • Part-time, 20 hours per week
  • RCC offers competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, pro-rated for part time.
  • This position will be located in the Minneapolis office on Hennepin Avenue between Interstate 35W and Highway 280.

Application: